Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $174,700 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $83.99
10th percentile $127,350
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,350
    25th
    $141,690
    50th (median)
    $174,700
    75th
    $219,900

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 160% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 60% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    California $201,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $200,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $196,810
    Vallejo, CA $190,480

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $83.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 4.1% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $127,350 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,690.